The National tribune., 1887-07-21
FOUND Ills MATCH.
The Governor Vas Too Much for
His SpOrtiUe Son.
BY ED. A. pURrY, nRooKLYx, n. Y.

ding, has Just returned from the East, where
he has been attending school for these two
years past You ought 10 see him! Sich a
change; Why, it has been the maxim Of him
and sich language I've never heard afore. He
speaks al the big words Jest natl raj as if be
had alleus been used 10 it,"
Uncle Daniel as lie was called, blew a
cloud OF smoke ont Of the corner of his mouth,
and replied: Well, mother, what's he goin' 10
do with them out here on the farm2 Noishbor
Spauding's oxen won't understand 'em when
Peters ahind EN-"
Oh! he amt a-goin' TO farm any more.
/ Ar. SHauldug is a-goia' 10 send him back 10
study 10 be lawyer"
OH j see" said Uncle Daniel; "Coin' 70
| give Up fGrmiu', chi Too common, ] s'pOse.
Well, well, hope he'll make ont, I'm sure"
But Daniel, I've been a-thinkin' it would
/ be good thing II we were 10 send Jim East 20
/ school 10 Git a little extra larnin' We're COM
| Portable here. now that crops have been good,
and things are easy. Now, there is brother
james IN New York. Jim could make il his
home While goln. 10 school, and ] know they
1 would like him 10 come, as he has never seen
his cousin Robert; besides, Jim is is gears old
now and will soon be q man. What do you
think OF il, DanielY"
"Wcil, mother farmers son don't need
great deal Of ianin'. Jim can plow a field as
/ good IS the next one and can NOW more hay
than any Of oGr ucighbors' boys; besides, when
/ lay rheumatlCs are on me ] have only Jim TO
4 rely on"
"But Daniel LEI him try Il for year;
/ know ID would be Of great benefit to him"
Wen, wei, If he's anxious let him 20 in the
4 Fail; in the meantime y0u had better write
10 your brother in New York in reference
/ 10 it"
Jim, who had just at this moment entered
the room, was asked by his mother how lac
would like the trip East
Why, mother, j would be the happiest boy
In Kansas If you and father would let me 60 Z"
Well, my son. said Uncle Daniel, "your
mother and me have been talking the matter
over, and have come TO the conclusion that if
you think il would be OF any benefit to you in
the future we viii not stand in your way. but
wlll send you 10 your uncle's in New York
after harvest aud thus you will become ac-
gualnted with your mothers folks But, my
son. New York is great city. i have been
there, for enlisted from there when / went TO
defend the flag Of our country aud IL requires
a young man with great force Of character 10
be able 70 shun all the evil temptations that
besot young men who are unacquainted with
the wicked ways OF this world. / advise you
before you make your decision TO think well
over the step you are taking. You have been
dutiiul son, and have no fault 10 find with
you; but don't turn a deaf ear to your mothers
wishes or your fathers warnings"
Oh, don't worry about me, father ] will
be careful, and when i return i will surprise
you all"
Time few by, the crops had been harvested,
and the time had arrived for Jim 10 leave the
home Of his birth The boy had been warned
OF the temptations that would besct him, aud
had promised his mother to read the little
bible she had placed in his trunk, and on re-
tiring Of a-night not TO close his eyes without
asking the good Lords protection. The trunks
were lifted in the farm wagon, aud as old
Uncle Daniel took up the reins Jim said, with
tears in his eyes, "GoOd-by, mother"
man"
"All right, mother; but don't fear for me"
and in minute they were out Of sight, near
ing the station.
On the way Uncle Daniel again warned him
to be careful Of what company hechose. saying,
" Remember, my boy, the man is judged by the
company be keeps. Attend TO your books aud
get all the knowledge you can in the time You
are away; don't waste an hour in idleness. IL
you pay AS much attention TO your studies as
you have to your work on the farm Won will be
successful in the end.
Jim promised, and as the wagon drew up az
the station he aliEhted and bade adieu TO a
great many of his friends who had come down
20 see him of. After the farewells had all
been said he boarded the train and in a few
minutes was bound for the great metropolis Of
the East, where so many have come with high
hopes and grand resolutions, but by not heed
ing the warnings Of those they had left behind,
returned IN disgrace and in some cases ruined.
One year had elapsed since James Greene left
his Kansas home 10 come East to school He
had been welcomed by his uncle, and at once
made himself at home. Two young men were
walking down the Bowery, and one said 10 the
other:
Al say, Bob what do you say 70 going up and
seeing the mill between Jerry Short aud The
Unknown at Grubb's. IL will be a good one;
hey, old boy?"
All right; LET her rip"
The first was no other than the farmer bow,
James Greene, OF Kansas, and the other was
las cousin Robert, both sports" as they were
called.
a. say, Bob, Haven't written but once since
/ left. j must write 10 the Governor before
vacation and make myself solid hey old boyY
Are you going 60 the races At Sheepshead Bay
tomorrow I've Rot a straight tip on Barnum
for first choice. Was up 20 the walk ing match
last night; got on the sawdust myself and took
a spin around for a couple Of miles,
The reader can judge for himself what the
young men were proficient in. Vacation time
had arrived, and with taletter fer the old folks
from New York. Mother Greene arranged her
spccks, while Uncle Daniel waited breathlessly
for her TO begin.
Come mother; hurry up"
Don't be ia hurry, Daniel: can't make
this out. IL says Dear mother com UA nal
Uit' Daniel, j tell you New York Is the place
for larnin'. j suppose hat means something
belonging TO you, Daniel"
Yes; 60 on"
- Vacation time Is at hand. III be homo In
two weeks can't come before. ~ I've got q tin
on Buckeye for FIRST place. Why Daniel. i
don't understand what he means"
T" Go on" dryly responded Daniel.
80 suppose the Governor is anxious about
mo- ] wish he could tip me fifty by mail or
money order before the Goth The course OF
studies have gone through have been very
beneficial TO my health. There is not one in
tle class that can pat up his dukes with me-
Why Daniel, what does he mean by dukes
with me- DO the crowned heads Of Eur0pe
send over the young dukes TO got larnin ia
New York;"
ayes" drEwlsa DsRiel.D
Now, mother have no time 10 write apv
more 1t present. Remember me 20 all the
Beighbon am coming 6xed TO take fall
out Of some Of the buffers on the farm. Tell
Coy not % forget The sugar. Your afectionate
Jim.' He wants sugar Daniel Did you
ever hear the likel Why, the boy never liked
sugar before he went East; kCt suppose il is
the rule of the school"
"Hes,' drawled Daniel
After she had finished the letter the ola gen-
tleman lit his pipe and said, Mother, let me
have that letter; and now where are those
c0whide boots Of mine. ] mean the old ones"
why, Daniel, they are back Of the wood
pile; do you want theml"